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By all accounts it’s been a historic year at the White House, and we’re excited to share some of our favorite photos from behind the scenes in 2012. The White House Photo Office compiled some of the year’s best, with commentary from Chief Official White House Photographer Pete Souza.

The Year in Review: Joining Forces to Hire American HeroesIn August of 2011, President Obama challenged the private sector to hire or train 100,000 veterans and military spouses by the end of 2013. In August of 2012, First Lady Michelle Obama announced that 2,000 American companies had stepped up to the challenge, and had already exceeded that goal -- hiring 125,000 veterans and military spouses more than a year ahead of schedule.

A Digital Milestone in 2012: 100,000,000 Video ViewsEarlier this month, we reached a milestone with the news that our videos have been viewed more than 100,000,000 (that’s one hundred million!) times since we launched the official White House YouTube channel on Inauguration weekend in 2009.

Today’s Schedule

All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

7:00 PM: The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden attend an event with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute to welcome new Hispanic Members of Congress